What Parents Need From Your Ministry
It was our first parent teacher conference and I was a little nervous. I wondered, “What is this teacher going to say about my kid?” and “What does...
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Communication
How To Survive On A Youth Minister’s Salary
When I became a youth minister I took the biggest salary increase ever. Of course before I was a youth minister I was a volunteer making $500/month....
Christopher Wesley
Nov 17, 2014
conflict
7 Common Traits Of A Leader
I grew up only a few minutes away from George Washington’s Headquarters in Morristown, NJ. I enjoyed the legend the came with this great leader....
Christopher Wesley
Nov 14, 2014
How To Plug Everyone Into Your Ministry
We’re all desperate for volunteers. The more we can recruit the better we feel. Unfortunately, getting someone to serve in your ministry feels like...
Christopher Wesley
Nov 12, 2014
advocate
Why Youth Ministry is a Low Priority
Youth ministry is low on the priority list for many churches. It’s sad but not surprising. Many churches (and people) see it as glorified babysitting...
Christopher Wesley
Nov 10, 2014
Why The Type Of Network You Are A Part Of Matters
Every year our church hosts the Matter Conference and one thing we encourage is networking. The problem that many people face is not knowing who to...
Christopher Wesley
Nov 7, 2014
Communication
How To Hit Your Target Audience
One of the biggest mistakes we make in youth ministry is assuming every teen that walks in the door is on the same page. We assume our audience has...
Christopher Wesley
Nov 5, 2014
Where To Find The Best Feedback
We’re not always ready for it, but it’s inevitable. People whether invited to or not will share with you their feedback. For a long time I was...
Christopher Wesley
Nov 3, 2014
Communication
4 Tricks We Play On Ourselves As Leaders
As a kid I remember the excitement of going door to door on Halloween yelling, “Trick or Treat“. Each time I got candy. I never had to trick someone....
Christopher Wesley
Oct 31, 2014
accountability
What Do I Do If My Pastor Is Not On Board?
One of the most frequent questions my coworkers and I get asked is, “What do I do if my pastor is not on board?” At the same time I know…
Christopher Wesley
Oct 29, 2014
building a solid foundation
What a Cup of Coffee Taught Me About Patience
Last week I was in the midwest for a speaking engagement. Afterwards I met up with a friend who lived nearby for a cup of coffee. As we were placing…
Christopher Wesley
Oct 27, 2014
Communication
How To Speak With Authority
You cannot avoid public speaking as a youth minister. Whether it’s workshops or a part of your regular job communicating a message is inevitable....
Christopher Wesley
Oct 24, 2014